BOOT RANCH ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
4 - LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES 4.1
Landscaping
Landscaping plays an important role in marrying a structure to its surroundings; therefore, the ARB has provided a list of preferred plant species and specific requirements: •
Native plant species are required on any exposed side of the structure, at the entry driveway where it meets the main road, and surrounding the entry monument. Landscaping at the entry drive should blend with the type of plants and diversity of speicies existing in adjacent undisturbed native landscapes.
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Non-native flowering shrubs and bushes are encouraged to be confined to courtyards or patios.
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Any trees planted that are not native to Gillespie County may not reach a height taller than the native species.
The ARB reserves the right to disapprove any plantings they feel are incompatible with the Boot Ranch landscape. Also, it is important to take into consideration the cost of water usage when designing turf, landscape beds, limits of disturbance, and erosion control measures. The natural landscape beauty is a key element for Boot Ranch. At the Preliminary Design Review, an Owner is required to submit a hand drawn sketch of the overall proposed landscape design (at a scale of 1”=20’-0”) that details the major areas of work such as landscape beds, stone walkways, patios, fences, location of new trees, turf, and existing trees to be removed. Detailed plant descriptions, including common and scientific names, container size/caliper, plant legend, final grades and drainage information should be included in the Final Design Review. The ARB needs to review several items throughout the landscape installation process. Refer to Appendix B.5 for additional information.
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